Electronic death certificate: Conversation on whether they should refund all the fines regarding this. The Vital Statistics system is difficult and it takes two weeks to get a password. For doctors who rarely have a patient die, this is a difficult system. Half of all doctors do not know that it is Texas law that [...]
DISCIPLINARY PROCESS REVEW COMMITTEE
Texas Physician Health Program. Dr. Garland introduced Dr. Alison– practicing psychiatrist – took over from Dr. Jackson . 316 total referrals including self referrals and by TMB. 184 active participants. 72 reported back to TMB. Talking to several about retiring their licenses. These will come under a short agreement to conclude an [...]
Last week the Texas Comptroller stated the next 2 year budget cycle is facing a 21 billion dollar deficit. With this knowledge the Board has been asked to submit budgets that were capped at the 2011 levels and a 5% cut. It has done so with the request that it will be asking for its [...]
At the Board’s last meeting, August 28, 2010, the Board issued the most disciplinary actions in a single meeting in its history – 187 doctors disciplined. The actions included 33 violations based on quality of care; eight actions based on unprofessional conduct; 11 actions based on inadequate medical records violations; 14 voluntary surrenders; five revocations/suspensions; [...]
Proposed Rules Licensing and Enforcement – Practice and Procedure – Temporary and Limited Licenses
The amendment to §172.2, concerning Construction and Definitions, adds definitions for controlled substances and dangerous drugs.
The amendment to §172.3, concerning Distinguished Professors Temporary License
1) must complete all provisions of an application for a full license
2) updates the name of the American Osteopathic [...]
On July 16th, the Texas Medical Board published it proposed rule changes to be considered at it next Board meeting in August. It is important for licensees and other interested parties to review these rules to determine how it affects you and your practice.
If you support or oppose a rule change, you can write to [...]
June 3rd was another meeting of the Texas Medical Board’s Licensure Committee. Over the past two years the number of applicants found to be ineligible for licensure or granted a license with disciplinary action has outnumbered the people who received an unrestricted license. Yesterday was no different. June 3rd was a “light” meeting in that [...]
The Texas Nurse Association has been tracking this case closely and is in attendance at the trial. TNA has also set up a legal defense fund and provided letters in support of the nurses’ actions. Here is their account of the daily ongoings , quoted from texasnurse.org,
Update: Wednesday, February 10
Andrews Courthouse – On [...]
The trial began on February 8, 2010 with jury selection. Prior to the trial, one of the two nurses, Vicki Galle, originally indicted was dismissed from the case. Anne Mitchell’s trial involves felony charges for mis-using private, patient files to harass the County hospital’s doctor. On February 9, 2010, testimony began in the trial. The [...]
If you are a physician, are you expected to be a perfect citizen, a perfect person everyday for as long as you hold a medical license? Many people believe that is your professional obligation. Some profess that doctors hold a special place in our society, and must be above reproach. Some believe that who are [...]